Posts Tagged ‘change’

Have you ever felt the invisible energy of change like the strength of a full blown hurricane? This morning I woke up knowing I wanted to change my schedule in a way that would make me feel comforted and peaceful – this after hurricane force winds-of-change in my life last week. The winds of change may feel different to everyone but they all have a consistent theme – change. You may feel it in shake-ups in your work or in your family. Or you may feel it as a change of heart about what you want to do or not do anymore. In the last blog I wrote about making a small change in your routine to do things to bring more fun and lightness to your life. When you change your routine or do something just a bit differently, even if it’s a small change, it can give you a sense of grounding if you need it. Or space for creativity and finding a new solution. Or even a feeling of being okay. During change, it’s all about finding that place of peace inside and being able to see things from another perspective. Although, it may seem inconsequential in some ways, these last few weeks we all have been affected by something. For many reasons this year this force has had tremendous influence on us, whether we are aware of it and believe in it or not. I am referring to the Summer Solstice, or the longest day of the year. In ancient times the Summer Solstice started as a time of celebration marking the beginning of summer. You may be wondering how the longest day of the year (June 21st), which starts one of the most playful times of the year, is heralding change with the force of a full-blown hurricane. As I’m sure you can attest to, change has been around us in large doses these last few years. We see it in the news and we feel it in our personal lives. You may have felt it inside as a desire to live with less stress, let go of a relationship that’s not working, or being able to sleep instead of being kept awake by worry as many of my clients have been.

For me, the hurricane this week was finding out that the business I do contract work for is closing after three months of uncertainty. To make it worse, we had to sit and listen to a three hour board meeting which seemed like having surgery without anesthesia. But, the truth is everyone will be better off in another place. Next on the list, my daughter was side-swiped in her brand new SUV at a stop sign – thank goodness she is fine. Also my mother had surgery and unexpectedly the results indicated she has to have a second much more involved surgery. She is amazing and will move with grace through it. That is what she believes with her deep faith – and so it will be. Additionally, at the end of the week one of my three closest friends who had birthdays this week had one of the worst days of her life on her birthday but fortunately it turned around with unexpected gifts and fairy-like magic.

Yes, the “hurricane” is certainly in full force, the winds are blowing everything around. The energy of change has been making its presence known. In those trying and frightening moments it would have been easy (believe me, really easy) to miss the positive changes that were being born, brought about by the change. But they were there also. Haven’t you felt those moments when the world is falling down all around you and it feels like it’s all lost, when deep inside you know it’s not? One positive change that manifested this week was the often asked question about the expansion I have desired in my business. A wonderful confirmation showed itself to me in unexpected ways. The seeds had been planted and were growing from my intentions and desires without my conscious awareness. You’ll be hearing more about this in my ezines in the next month or two.

The gift I want to share with you is of thinking there may be more possibilities than the obvious one. What might seem “negative” or “bad” may not be that at all. It’s possible it’s a much needed change that will bring improvement. It could be something that makes you feel better despite the winds. Maybe it will be the answer you were looking for.

So today I thank the energy of the solstice which is supporting us to ride the winds of change into something more joyful and peaceful in our inner worlds and on the planet. I thank myself for exercising, eating my breakfast and getting back into bed in my sunlit bedroom to write this blog where I feel comforted and at peace. Most importantly, my wish for you is to make a small change…something that will support you in seeing the winds of change differently. How can the winds of change move you in the direction of what you want? How can you find that place of less worry and more connection? Even though you may think it won’t work, change up your routine, find some time to nurture yourself! I promise it works every time, but don’t forget to look and feel what’s different afterwards. Follow the dots. They may lead somewhere really surprising and wonderful.

Happy Summer of change,
Bonnie

You can change your bubble of reality, even though sometimes you may find it difficult to imagine. After reading Bartlett’s book, The Physics of a Miracle and listening to his CDs, I knew deep inside what Bartlett was talking about rang true to me on a profound level. It confirmed what I have witnessed with my clients and myself many times. We do have the ability to shift and create changes in many places in our life – in the little and big challenges in our bubbles. Just playing (that’s an important word) a bit with the concepts, I saw magic occur. After experimenting further, I felt the strong energy of change that I had read about. I continue to be very hopeful and excited as I pursue changing my bubble of reality even more and supporting my clients in shifting their reality more quickly to what they desire.

This past weekend I attended a Matrix Energetic Workshop with Dr. Bartlett. I had a strong desire to “sit” in the energy and learn more about how to shift my reality bubble. You may think that Bartlett is a bit of a “crazy guy” (he says that about himself) but he allows you to be your “crazy self” and not judge you for it. In fact, he honors and respects your reality. When the workshop is over, you know this man is brilliant with his vast knowledge of medicine, religion, Quantum Physics and much, much more. However, he would tell you that isn’t what’s important. It’s probably not, but for some it may be a reference point of creditability. My impression of Bartlett’s mission and purpose is to find as many people as possible and teach them how to shift their reality bubble.

Physical Reality Shifts Right in Front of Our Eyes

How crazy would it be if a person’s bubble includes a possible neurological disorder and then it doesn’t? At the workshop, one of participants from the audience walks unsteadily on the stage with help of a cane but when he leaves the stage he walks off the stage holding the cane in his hand. I think you would agree that is a miracle. (The next day this man held the cane just in case he needed it and two days later he didn’t even carry the cane. You would have never known he could barely walk before).

There was just enough room in his bubble of reality, just a little “wiggle room”, to think that things could be different. Did Bartlett focus on what was wrong? No! He placed his observations of the “problems” on an imaginary clipboard and then created a shift. Then, Bartlett directed his focus elsewhere using two other points of reference partnered with fun, laughter and his strong belief there was another bubble of reality in which this person walked without a cane. Sound a bit strange? Maybe or maybe not? I remember a quote from the bible where after Jesus healed someone he said you can this and more.

How do you shift your bubble and create the magic? Find a small space, those moments where you have just a little wiggle room. The space where you can find trust in your heart, where what you want is possible. All you have to do is think of a situation. It starts on the inside…the inside of you… from a deep desire in your heart. Stop right now and think about something you desire…, stay in your heart space and let that thought go. Now move your focus to a success you have had or a gratitude for something in your life. Just the simple act of moving your focus shifts your bubble. Remember, the more you think about what you don’t have the more you create that. Bartlett suggests you put what you want on an imaginary clipboard. Allow Spirit the Divine or God to work out the details. How do you do that again? Move into your heart. Ask open ended questions: what would it be like? What will be the next step? But don’t answer them! Let your right intuitive brain go to work and give your left brain the steps. You job: Feel it from your heart space and then switch your focus to something else . Stay away from what you don’t think you have or what you don’t want to happen.

Focus on those uplifting synchronicies. The ones that surprise you, where people show up and experiences happen in a way that you noticed seemed amazing. Focus on that! The more you focus on those kinds of miracles, even when things are challenging, you’ll find more magic will happen in your life and the more you will shift from what you didn’t want to a life that you truly desire. I know how powerful you are in many areas of your life. I know you can shift your bubble in other areas of your reality too!

For more information on Matrix Energetics visit MatrixEnergetics.com.

How many times have you said, I want to… take better care of myself, create a better work life balance, just be still for a few minutes, end that relationship that’s draining me, make a career change, just have more fun, etc.? And then nothing happens. That’s a good sign that your intentions, your heart’s deepest desires, aren’t in sync with what’s really happening in your life. No real surprise to you I’m sure. Here is the good news – there’s an easy solution and can really be fun. In the last blog I wrote about intentions for the New Year. (It doesn’t have to be January to create new intentions for your life. You can do this anytime of the year.)

Sync –”harmony, causes something to occur in unison, working at the same time”

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to watch a group of powerful women easily move into what I think of as a “heart life sync”. It seemed the perfect way to start February. Each of the women at this party lead very busy, very full lives. But, they decided to put themselves first and take the time to ponder the questions from the last blog and get together to have a vision board “party” with me.

As the “party” progressed, I could feel the energy shift as I watched this amazing group of women, all of whom had many challenges in the past year, commit to uplifting themselves to greater health, sharing their gifts, creating healthier more loving relationships, finding a healthier job or having the desire to create more balance in their lives. They designed their unique and expressive vision boards, written intentions and next steps with ease and grace. Yes, there were shared painful moments of the past.

During our conversation before the crafting began, they honestly shared what hadn’t worked, what bolstered them and their individual strengths. I don’t think they knew how easy and fun it was going to be to connect to what was really in their hearts and have fun!

As their vision boards emerged in pictures and words, I witnessed a change, a “sync” in each of them as their hearts opened to the path of what they truly desired. I saw it in their faces, in the stories they shared, the support they gave each other and the beautiful unique boards they created. It was during these moments I knew each woman would be walking the path of their heart more fully and change would happen. This time together started the synchronization process between where they were at that moment and where they wanted to be. I know this process was for each of them a time of connection, harmony and movement.

You can do the same.

Three Steps to Syncing with Your Heart this February or any other time)

Step 1

These are the characteristics each woman brought to the party to connect and with her heart. Ask yourself the questions below to get into your heart sync with your life.

• Do you have a desire to BE different, to really connect to your their heart’s desires no matter how busy your life is?
• Do you have a commitment to DO some things differently?
• What are the steps you need to take to BE different?
• What strengths do you use in the “good times” and what strengths do you use in the challenging times?
• As we mentioned in the last blog, what do you need to support you to now that you didn’t have before?

Step 2

Write the answers to the questions above and create a visual daily reminder.

Step 3

Send this blog to a friend and partner with them. Do periodic check-ins to see how you each are doing with your “syncing to your heart’s desires.” The connection is made – this helps to make it strong and not to disconnect.

Post a comment and let me know what happened when you did this. How did you feel? Or just post and let us know you have taken your first step!

Here is a a great video on visioning.

Have fun and post your thoughts,
Bonnie

Three critically, important questions can pave the way for your success this year. I have read, coached (Empowerparties.com) and experienced the success of these powerful questions. I believe you’ll find they will give you a more direct connection to your dreams and intentions as you move into 2010. After you have asked these questions add another dimension. Make your desires visible through writing and pictures. This starts creating your new reality for the year. The first question to ask yourself is: “How or what was successful for me in 2009 and why?” The answer to this question is vital to your success. This isn’t as much about what you did, as it is about the components that made you successful in achieving your desired outcome. The second questions is: “What would I do differently in the areas I didn’t achieve the success I desired?” This isn’t about blame and shame. It’s just an evaluation of events. The third question to ask yourself is: “What do I have to support me to be successful that I didn’t have in place last year?” To reach new goals and intentions we have do and be different. These are really dynamic and powerful questions to guide you in keeping what worked and changing what didn’t. After you have pondered and written down your answers you are then ready to start to create a plan for success this year. Have fun. Here are a few of my favorite support “things”.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Over the holidays I once again watched the musical The Sound of Music. I love the song My Favorite Things “Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens …”. The song gave me the idea to share with you a few of my favorite things to shift my inner and out worlds for success, peace and change. I wanted to share them with you to support you in realizing your dreams and making 2010 the success you desire.

Of course one of my new favorites is something here at SerenityPathways, The Virtual Spa® Gift Package. This new three month Virtual Spa® Membership gives you access to the many rooms in the spa filled with ways to relax, release, and refresh yourself 24/7. A new addition to the membership gift package are daily one minute audios. Many of my coaching clients have said they would love to put me in their pocket to carry with them between sessions. (I think it might be a bit dark and crowded in someone’s pocket:)) So added I added an extra feature to the three month membership in the spa. Every day, for three months, not only will you have access to over 24 rooms in The Virtual Spa® and get a spa weekly tip filled with great ideas to nurture your body and soul … you will have your Spa Coach (yes, that’s me) in your pocket everyday, with an inspirational one minute audio boost coming to your email daily and a gentle reminder to visit the spa!

Not Just Any Harp Music

I have had Amy’s magical and healing music in my home for 6 years. I have also had the honor and joy of recording a CD with Amy. Amy’s music has been healing, calming and transformational in my life, my families, clients and friends. The research behind the relaxing and healing that can occur while listening (the body can heal once it is in a relaxed state) of these CDs is just amazing. These two are my current favorites and have gotten me through the tough times and relaxed and balanced me in my daily life. http://www.serenitypathways.com/relaxation.htm (For her full collection visit AmyCamie.com)

Elyse Hope Killoran, President of Choosing Prosperity From the Inside Out

Our journey (my husband and I) began or continued in Elyse’s Prosperity Partnership Program – a powerful “place” for spiritual business owners and anyone on the spiritual path especially if you want to move forward in your life or business. The offerings from Elyse can support you in being the person who can align with your innate ability to create prosperity…from the inside-out. The Anchoring Prosperity CD is a great way to start visualizing your intentions, seeing yourself being where you want to be in 2010. It is a CD you will listen to many times over! To find out more visit: http://prosperityportal.com/ or http://choosingprosperity.com

For Parents

Tami Gulland is a wonderful colleague and friend. She is an empathic and talented coach and parent of two children. I have had the awesome opportunity to witness some of her incredible ability for transformation and miracles in families close to me.

Restore Harmony Within Your Home and Family with Tami Gulland

Positive Psychology is something that has really pulled me up and into who I am. It changed the way where I started with clients in counseling and where I always start in my coaching practice. I found that part of self nurturing is to find your gifts and strengths which leads to stronger relationships, paves the way to move through challenges more easily and is the natural path to happiness in life.

Here are some of my favorite links to finding your strengths and gifts and claiming your happiness now!
www.AuthenticHappiness.com
www.viacharacter.org
At these two sites you can start finding the best of who you are as you identify your gifts and strengths.
HappinessProject.com I haven’t bought the book yet, but you can be sure I will.

Books I couldn’t leave out!

Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson

I love how she found the science on why how positive thoughts and 10 minutes of quiet can change your daily reality from chaos to more ease.

Happy for No Reason
Marci Shimoff did a fabulous job of bringing happiness to a level that everyone can understand.

My newest favorite is The Physics of Miracles by Richard Bartlett. Don’t read this one unless you want to start changing your world. It is a bit mind boggling what we can change by just connecting “two points of light”.

Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Connor
A friend and someone I have watched totally transform her life living Writing Down Your Soul. This is a must for anyone who wants personal guidance and enjoys writing. In February, Janet will teach you more secrets about harnessing your writing and guidance in a new course called Plug In! The Intersection for Writers and Other Creatives.
This ten-week teleseries is unlike anything else. It is the first in-depth exploration of The Intersection and it is designed specifically for writers, speakers, and other creatives. It merges new and very powerful spiritual practices with your craft infusing your work with access to limitless creativity and guidance. The result? You create a unique message that cannot help but find its expression in the world. All you have to do is Plug In to the incredible power of The Intersection.

I could continue but I said just a few of my favorite things. I would love if you would post a comment and share one of your favorite “things” that have inspired you and supported you in your success. “Rain drops on roses …”

Enjoy your success in 2010,
Bonnie

Last month I was writing my weekly spa tips for our Virtual Spa™ members for the month of May and, little did I know that, by the third week, when the tip about rearranging your office went out to spa members, I would have such a strong urge to make some changes and additions to my office. This feeling had been sneaking up on me which I am sure is why I wrote the tip. Don’t you just love that?

 So here is the tip: “With our ever-changing world, it is nice to be able to make a change of our own choosing. Think about rearranging one of the rooms in your house or office. Just making a change in the furniture, adding a plant, or changing how things are arranged may give you a different “view”. You may get new ideas for a project, feel more expansive or just feel a sense of peace and clarity. Have fun! Please yourself and suit yourself–you never know what might happen!” I knew rearranging my office would help me shift the feeling and the actual energy in my workspace.  It would feel like I was coming into someplace new as well as inspire me in my work.  I already have “rituals” to start my day which include reading my dream board statements which I started in February.   Click here  to read my dream board statements.

 I had been talking with friends about easy ways to stay in a positive space during our busy days, how to feel uplifted, stay centered and partner with something greater than ourselves.  We talked about expanding and creating daily rituals that we use without fail.   To my delight, I picked up a copy of Spirituality & Health for the article Bless Your Workspace–Make Your Job Divine written by Susan Baller Shepard.  It reminded me about the importance of really blessing our workspace.  It reminded me that blessing opened the energy to my day, as well as closed the energy for the day.  Not only does this create a positive flow in your day, it helps us to put an end to the workday.  With 24/7 emails, texts, and home offices, it is not as easy to make the separation between work and home or to create a positive space where we work. I’ve found the Shepard’s Breathe Prayer and love to start the day with it:
Inhale: Say to yourself. “My work today….”
Exhale: Say to yourself, ”May it serve a greater good.” try the prayer.  Add your own personal touch or just use it the way Shepard suggests.   Loving the new rituals,Bonnie PS  Create a ritual to calm your mind and body, get answers to questions by using our pocket labyrinth.